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And don’t forget to clean your shower door tracks, too!
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To keep glass shower doors clean and grime-free, prevention is key.
“The best thing you might do is squeegee the door after each use,” Koenig says.
A basic squeegee costs less than $20 and saves you lots of time and frustration.
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Plan to wipe down shower doors every night after the last person has bathed for the day.
Cross multiple chores off your list by cleaning shower doors, walls, and floors at the same time.
Leaving the door open after a shower will also help dry it out.
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Pour the solution into a spray bottle.
Spray DIY Cleaner on Shower Door
Spray the mixture on the front and back of the doors.
Let it stand for about 30 minutes or until it has cut through the grime.
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The acid in the lemon reacts with the baking soda, making a sudsy foam.
“The oil will repel the water so the soap doesn’t dry on the glass.”
As a bonus, thefresh lemon scentis much more pleasant than bleach.
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These creases are aprime target for moldand trapped soap scum if you forget about them while cleaning shower doors.
Use a toothbrush or a small handheld brush to scrub the metal frame around your shower door.
Keep it in the shower and spray the glass door down after squeegeeing.
Using a no-rinse daily shower spray allows more time between deep cleans.
(Again, skip the vinegar if you have a stone tile shower.)
